1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1950 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1961 Abarth 1600 | 1950 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | 1600 | A6G |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |